Snuffleupagus

CFIDS, even bigger than a medical giraffe, is almost like Sesame Street’s elusive giant puppet Snuffleupagus—witnessed only by believers.

Like Big Bird’s Snuffleupagus, Ryan’s “girlfriend” is vividly described, but never seen.

“I feel like I’m dating Snuffleupagus.”

No sooner than Didomenico would say “Bill?!” his stout potbellied structure would lift out of its seat and turn to face the room, swaying with the grace and agility of Mr. Snuffleupagus.

Ralph breathed into the phone like Mr. Snuffleupagus.